[husks002]

Took my car in. Showed the SA and tech the loud wastegate rattle while the car was parked. They kept it over the weekend and tried it this morning. They agreed that the rattle was very loud and the tech "inspected" the wastegates to confirm they were working properly.

Based on it not throwing any codes they are saying there is nothing they can do for me and i still have to pay the $145 for inspection.

How can i escalate this? BMWNA? My rattle is louder than any 335 i have ever seen...

Thanks

[Joe-]

Originally Posted by husks002

Took my car in. Showed the SA and tech the loud wastegate rattle while the car was parked. They kept it over the weekend and tried it this morning. They agreed that the rattle was very loud and the tech "inspected" the wastegates to confirm they were working properly.

Based on it not throwing any codes they are saying there is nothing they can do for me and i still have to pay the $145 for inspection.

How can i escalate this? BMWNA? My rattle is louder than any 335 i have ever seen...

Thanks

Did they even open up a PUMA case with BMWNA?

[husks002]

Originally Posted by Joe-

Did they even open up a PUMA case with BMWNA?

They didnt do anything. They recognize the noise and say it shouldnt happen but does happen on 335's and are just trying to charge me the $145 inspection fee.

[ndog14]

Go to a different dealer if possible or call BMW NA.

[E90_boostjunky]

SAME thing happend to me, but i just went up to the service advisor and asked what i have to do to get my car inspected under the warranty because i hear rattling when i go through tunnels and accelerate at low rpms. she said its normal and that if there is no codes on the dash we cant do anything about it.. i just ignored her and walked away.. let me know what you do.

[husks002]

Originally Posted by ndog14

Go to a different dealer if possible or call BMW NA.

Busy day at the office but i sent a quick email to BMW NA. When my water pump went out they helped me with my old dealer. Let's see how it plays out...

[husks002]

Originally Posted by E90_boostjunky

SAME thing happend to me, but i just went up to the service advisor and asked what i have to do to get my car inspected under the warranty because i hear rattling when i go through tunnels and accelerate at low rpms. she said its normal and that if there is no codes on the dash we cant do anything about it.. i just ignored her and walked away.. let me know what you do.

I reached out to BMW NA so we will see where that goes. I will keep you posted. What dealer did you go to?

[Joe-]

Originally Posted by E90_boostjunky

SAME thing happend to me, but i just went up to the service advisor and asked what i have to do to get my car inspected under the warranty because i hear rattling when i go through tunnels and accelerate at low rpms. she said its normal and that if there is no codes on the dash we cant do anything about it.. i just ignored her and walked away.. let me know what you do.

A Slight Rattle is normal, it's the turbo spooling, but you shouldn't have any rattle past I think 1500 - 2k RPM, anything past that is no longer normal.

[Sara]

I have a pretty noticeable rattle too....but I just turn my music up lol

[obert]

Originally Posted by Sara504

I have a pretty noticeable rattle too....but I just turn my music up lol

In for a good update from the OP and Sara you to funny. If it was not a lease you would not jusy turn your music up

[Sara]

Originally Posted by obert

In for a good update from the OP and Sara you to funny. If it was not a lease you would not jusy turn your music up

Trust me I went through a whole 2 month ordeal over a chirpping noise, that my Mother told me meant my music wasnt loud enough.

[DASHOCKER]

give the dealer a bad rating when you get a survey.

[husks002]

Originally Posted by Joe-

A Slight Rattle is normal, it's the turbo spooling, but you shouldn't have any rattle past I think 1500 - 2k RPM, anything past that is no longer normal.

Mine is extremely noticeable when i am driving and lift off the gas it will rattle very loud. Also getting off freeways as the car is slowing down i hear it badly. I have never heard another 335 with rattling this loud to be honest with you.

[husks002]

Originally Posted by obert

In for a good update from the OP and Sara you to funny. If it was not a lease you would not jusy turn your music up

Will keep you posted.

[GTiceman]

I just went through this, BMWNA did a 50% cover of the replacement costs for me as I got two new turbos and associated bits. It was still expensive but now it is warrantied again.

[husks002]

Originally Posted by GTiceman

I just went through this, BMWNA did a 50% cover of the replacement costs for me as I got two new turbos and associated bits. It was still expensive but now it is warrantied again.

Im at 56k miles so out of the original warranty but i have CPO for another year. Did you have any warranty?

[gds52]

Originally Posted by Sara504

Trust me I went through a whole 2 month ordeal over a chirpping noise, that my Mother told me meant my music wasnt loud enough.

Thts wrong, why wouldnt they fix it? Because of no errors?

btw, wouldnt 5% tints block the sound too

[gds52]

Originally Posted by husks002

Will keep you posted.

Good luck man !
A lot of things depend on SA.
Try changing the dealership or try to talk to another SA.

I got my convertible roof checked for rattling sound. dealership kept my car overnight.
I was driving a loaner. my car is in extended warranty. They couldnt find any specific place of sound.
They did not charge me anything. I think it depends on dealership to dealership.

[nightops]

Originally Posted by husks002

Will keep you posted.

you can pm if you dont want to publicize it...

[sammy_0559]

Originally Posted by Sara504

I have a pretty noticeable rattle too....but I just turn my music up lol

so... n55's have WG rattle too?

[Joe-]

Originally Posted by husks002

Im at 56k miles so out of the original warranty but i have CPO for another year. Did you have any warranty?

if you are under cpo it should be covered pay your 50.00 co pay and be out the door why are they playing games. My SA showed me how much it would have cost without the warranty provided by BMW and alone BMW was paying them 6,200.00 which means out of my pocket would have been about 7,000.

Try a different dealership.

[Joe-]

Originally Posted by sammy_0559

so... n55's have WG rattle too?

Every turbo should have some acceptable rattle, the problem comes into play when it becomes sloppy loud and no longer holds boost.